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| Type | Private company |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Headquarters | Jericho, New York |
| Key people | Greg Moyer, General Manager |
| Industry | Media, High-definition television |
| Products | Broadcasting, Television Production |
| Owner | Rainbow Media |
| Website | www.voom.tv |
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History
The Voom HD Networks were originally part of the Voom DTH satellite platform launched by Cablevision. Cablevision Systems Corporation ( is an American Cable television company Its goal was to become the first television provider with a lineup comprised mainly of High Definition TV networks, in addition to regular Standard definition channels. As part of this endeavour, Voom launched 21 original channels that were completely in HD.
The original Voom HD was a competitor to the established DirecTV and Dish Network systems. DirecTV (trademarked as "DIREC' TV' " is a Direct broadcast satellite (DBS service based in El Segundo California, USA, that was founded Not be confused with Indian Service Dish TV DISH Network is a Direct broadcast satellite (DBS service that provides Satellite television Voom was operated by Rainbow DBS Company, a subsidiary of Cablevision. A subsidiary, in business matters is an entity that is controlled by a bigger and more powerful entity Cablevision Systems Corporation ( is an American Cable television company In 2004, the organization promoted itself by advertising that it had more high-definition television channels available than its competitors. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " High-definition television (HDTV is a Digital television Broadcasting system with higher resolution than traditional television systems (standard-definition The term television channel generally refers to either a Television station or its cable / satellite counterpart (both outlined below
Service was broadcast via the Rainbow-1 communications satellite, which was built by Lockheed Martin and launched on July 17, 2003. Rainbow-1, also known as Cablevision-1 and Echostar 12 (E*12 is a commercial Communications satellite in Geosynchronous Earth orbit A communications satellite (sometimes abbreviated to comsat) is an artificial Satellite stationed in space for the purposes of Telecommunications. Lockheed Martin ( is a large multinational Aerospace manufacturer and advanced technology Company formed in 1995 by the merger of Events 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for being Christians Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. The satellite is currently still in orbit, and has been made part of the Dish Network fleet and rebranded as Echostar XII. Not be confused with Indian Service Dish TV DISH Network is a Direct broadcast satellite (DBS service that provides Satellite television Rainbow-1, also known as Cablevision-1 and Echostar 12 (E*12 is a commercial Communications satellite in Geosynchronous Earth orbit It operates from the 61. 5°W orbital location, over the Atlantic Ocean. As the sole transmission path for Voom, however, the satellite's low position in the sky on the west coast often made the service more difficult to receive than those of its competitors.
In early 2005, Voom's parent company Cablevision announced it would seek "strategic alternatives" for Rainbow Media Enterprises, the business unit that contains its Voom satellite service, leaving the future of Voom questionable. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Rainbow Media Holdings LLC, a subsidiary of Cablevision, is an entertainment company in the United States that owns the cable channels AMC, IFC, WE After a bitter dispute in the boardroom, Charles Dolan (the founder of Cablevision) ousted three board members who pushed for the extinction of Voom.
Dolan had until March 31st to arrange for Voom's assets to be purchased. When that deadline passed, Cablevision's board proceeded to shut Voom down. The service was shut off on April 30, 2005. Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Rainbow-1 and VOOM's spectrum allocations were sold to EchoStar. Information on EchoStar Corp manufacture of Cable Satellite receivers and former parent visit Echostar Corporation DISH Network Corporation ( is the parent The day before, Dish Network announced that they would be adding 10 of Voom's Original 21 channels to their Lineup starting May 1. Not be confused with Indian Service Dish TV DISH Network is a Direct broadcast satellite (DBS service that provides Satellite television Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. The remaining channels would be added by 2006.
Unlike most discontinued direct broadcast satellite systems in the United States such as PrimeStar and AlphaStar, the Voom set-top boxes are still useful even though the service is gone; they can be used to receive ATSC off-air signals. PrimeStar was a US direct broadcast satellite broadcasting company formed in 1991 by a consortium of cable television system operators AlphaStar was a direct-to-home satellite broadcasting service for the United States market developed by Canadian firm Tee-Comm Electronics. Voom set-top boxes have commanded prices upwards of $100 on websites such as eBay as people seek a less expensive way to receive digital off-air broadcasts. eBay Inc is an American Internet company that manages eBaycom an Online auction and shopping Website in which people and businesses buy and
After the failure and shutdown of the Voom service, Rainbow Media kept the HD channels going and relaunched them under the name Voom HD Networks. Rainbow Media Holdings LLC, a subsidiary of Cablevision, is an entertainment company in the United States that owns the cable channels AMC, IFC, WE Due to issues surrounding the formatting of the channels, they decided to reduce them from 21 to 15 and thus provide better programming on each one.
Due to overwhelming backlash by the public regarding the format of the newly re-named Voom HD Networks, Cablevision announced that it would only launch 15 channels instead of 21. The 6 channels that Dish Network did not initially carry were added to their lineup on February 1, 2006.
Voom's HD collection was added to Cablevision's cable TV HD-lineup in late June 2007, in addition to continuing to run on Dish Network. As of May 14th, 2008 Dish Network no longer carries VOOM HD channels.
Channels
- Animania HD †
- Equator HD ‡
- Family Room HD †
- Film Fest HD †
- Gallery HD †
- GamePlay HD †
- HD News †
- Kung Fu HD ‡
- Monsters HD ‡
- Rave HD ‡
- Rush HD ‡
- Treasure HD †
- UltraHD †
- VOOM HD Movies †
- World Sport HD †
† Removed by Dish May 12, 2008 ‡ Removed by Dish May 13, 2008
Voom programming in Canada
In 2005, Rainbow Media signed a licensing and programming deal with Canadian company High Fidelity HDTV allowing them to air programming from the Voom HD Networks on their own channels and use of the Voom brand and branding of several of their channels. Animania HD is an American television network that shows animation from the newest series specials and anime produced in high definition to cartoon classics re-mastered into HD Equator HD is a geography themed network that broadcasts exclusively in high definition. Family Room HD is a family-themed network that broadcasts exclusively in high definition. Film Fest HD is a Movie television network that broadcasts exclusively in high definition. Gallery HD is an arts-themed network that broadcasts exclusively in High definition. GamePlay HD is a High-definition television channel that focuses on the world of Video Games HD News is the name of a Television News channel that broadcasts exclusively in high definition. Kung Fu HD is a Movie network that broadcasts exclusively in High definition. Monsters HD is the first all-horror channel and broadcasted exclusively in 1080i high definition. Rave HD is a Music Channel that broadcasts exclusively in High definition and 5 Rush HD is an adventure Sport -oriented Television channel that broadcasts exclusively in High definition television. Treasure HD is a High-definition television channel that focuses on the world of Collecting Ultra HD is a high definition television channel that caters to the world of fashion beauty and style VOOM HD Movies is a television channel that broadcasts Hollywood blockbusters from past and present exclusively in HD. Rainbow Media Holdings LLC, a subsidiary of Cablevision, is an entertainment company in the United States that owns the cable channels AMC, IFC, WE High Fidelity HDTV is a Canadian licensed television broadcaster specializing in HD content Thus far High Fidelity HDTV has launched 4 channels with 3 having the same name as their Voom counterparts:
Voom programming in Europe
In 2008, Rainbow Media launched a Voom HD channel in the United Kingdom on Sky Digital. High Fidelity HDTV is a Canadian licensed television broadcaster specializing in HD content Equator HD is a Canadian category 2 Digital cable Specialty channel that broadcasts in high definition. Oasis HD is a Canadian category 2 Digital cable Specialty channel that broadcasts in High definition (HD 24/7 Rush HD is a Canadian category 2 Digital cable Specialty channel that broadcasts in high definition. Treasure HD is a Canadian category 2 Digital cable Specialty channel that broadcasts in high definition. Rainbow Media Holdings LLC, a subsidiary of Cablevision, is an entertainment company in the United States that owns the cable channels AMC, IFC, WE The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located They are also planning to have further channels launched sometime in the next 2 years:
Coming Soon:
Rumoured:
Rainbow Media also offers a channel called Voom HD in Scandinavia, the Netherlands and Belgium. Rush HD is an adventure Sport -oriented Television channel that broadcasts exclusively in High definition television. Ultra HD is a high definition television channel that caters to the world of fashion beauty and style Animania HD is an American television network that shows animation from the newest series specials and anime produced in high definition to cartoon classics re-mastered into HD Family Room HD is a family-themed network that broadcasts exclusively in high definition. Rainbow Media Holdings LLC, a subsidiary of Cablevision, is an entertainment company in the United States that owns the cable channels AMC, IFC, WE Voom HD Networks are a group of 15 original High-definition television channels that are owned by Rainbow Media, a subsidiary of Cablevision. Terminology and usage As a cultural term "Scandinavia" has no official definition and is subject to usage by those who identify with the culture in question as well The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those This channel carries HD content from the different channels in the USA. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the
References
- ^ "Dish Network: No Room For Voom", Multichannel News, 2008-05-13. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola.
- ^ "Dish Lowers Boom On Rest Of Voom", Multichannel News, 2008-05-14. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the
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